Public Holidays for
India has 6 public holidays in 2026. 5 fall on weekdays, 1 on weekends.
All 6 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Aug 15 | Saturday(weekend) | Independence Day |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Plan your time off
5 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 24 – Jan 27
Republic Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 5
Good Friday
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 6
Good Friday
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 11 – Apr 14
Ambedkar Jayanti
4 days off · 1 leave day
Oct 1 – Oct 4
Gandhi Jayanti
4 days off · 1 leave day
Oct 2 – Oct 5
Gandhi Jayanti
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 27
Christmas Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 28
Christmas Day
3 days off · 1 leave day
Aug 14 – Aug 16
Independence Day
3 days off · 1 leave day
Aug 15 – Aug 17
Independence Day
Leave entitlements in India
Indian leave entitlements vary by state. The Factories Act provides 15 days of earned leave per year. India has 3 national holidays plus numerous state-specific holidays.